Published on dec 15, 2015 printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniels original wood blocks, these illustrations for alices adventures in. It was amongst others tenniel s black and white line drawings that made the alice books so popular. After tenniel illustrated the first edition of alice in wonderland, he described the quality of the printing as disgraceful. By situating alices adventures in wonderland as a tet in dialojue with arwinian economics and theories of evolution, this paper argues that tenniel and carrolls. For alice in wonderland, caresse signed marie laurencin, one of the foremost french artists, to do the illustrations. John tenniel was a talented illustrator who did most of his work as a political cartoonist and childrens book illustrator. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tenniel served for more than 50 years as the principal political. Alice s adventures in wonderland books of wonder hardcover the original story by lewis carroll, alice s adventures in wonderland, illustrated by john tenniel. Alice, the march hare, the dormouse and the mad hatter, from the nursery alice alice in wonderland. Buy alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel by lewis. Early edition alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll. It measures 434 x 634 x 34 and has 150 pages of alice in wonderland, plus 48 pages of flower fables by louisa m. John tenniel 1820 1914, famed for his political satire, sharp lines and delicate arrangement, was a true master of the golden age of illustration.
Alice in wonderland original illustrations by john tenniel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated. Alices adventures in wonderland is the timeless childrens story written by. Every bit as iconic are sir john tenniel s remarkable illustrations, perfectly capturing the combination of the ordinary and the extraordinary at the heart of wonderland.
John tenniel, carrolls handpicked illustrator of the alice books, was able to capture the peculiar, overthetop characters of wonderland, incorporating both nature and humor into highly detailed illustrations which complement carrolls text so well. This edition of alice in wonderland was originally published in 1865 and illustrated by john tenniel. Five of these characters, adapted from pieces for a childrens game, are reproduced in this accordionfold book. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. Childrens literature john tenniel illustrations alice in. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist. Lest we forget that carroll was the first illustrator of his enduring tale, carrolls creative vision underlies many of tenniels illustrations. Free printables with quotes from alice in wonderland. He is famous from his illustrations for alice in wonderland and he is an originals illustrator publishing the illustration. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, featuring tenniel. John tenniel illustrated book 1860 gordian knot lovely gilt. He also illustrated several popular books of his time. Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated kindle edition by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john.
An early version of the alice story and the spinoff nonsense poem the hunting of the snark. It tells of a girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. The most popular carrolls story also widely known as alice in wonderland is surely familiar to everybody and really needs no annotation. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass alice in wonderland and through the lookingglass lewis carrolls complete masterpieceon one happy summer day, july 4, 1862 to be specific, charles dodgson took alice liddell and her two sisters lorna and edith on a fateful boat trip along. Tenniel was the first to illustrate this classic and is the most well known illustrator of alice and his drawings now rank amongst the most famous literary illustrations of all time. Alice in wonderland is one of the most beloved childrens book of all times. S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. See more ideas about john tenniel, alice and adventures in wonderland. Sir john tenniel s first prints of alice in wonderland at inartis. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Alices book has blue spine with gold and black stamping. An old fashioned child s popup book has more excitement in its presentation. The layout is clear and navigation is easy, and most importantly it has the real illustrations.
His characteristic politicalcartoon style drawings are timeless and instantly recognisable. According to martin gardner in the annotated alice, john tenniel s drawings of the duchess were inspired by quentin matsyss the ugly duchess c. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and the artist who illustrated lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Alice s adventures in wonderland with through the looking glass. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alices adventures in wonderland illustrated. I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one.
Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis tenniel. The book and its sequel, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, have delighted children all over the world for 150 years. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated classics. Alices adventures in wonderland is a novel written by charles lutwidge dodgson, better known as lewis carroll the work was first published in 1865 and relays the explorations of its protagonist down the rabbit hole and beyond into a fantasy land full of anthropomorphic creatures, secret gardens and a whole host of mesmerising characters. Alice in wonderland lewis carrol john tenniel brown green hardcover books inc. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated kindle edition by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john. Born in 1832, dodgson was a mathematics tutor at christ church college, oxford, where he met alice liddell, daughter of the dean, and inspiration for alice s adventures in wonderland. Overview an exact replica of the very first edition and first printing of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland published in 1865 by macmillan. Woodengraved frontispiece and 49 illustrations by the dalziel brothers after john tenniel, second issue, with wade corrected to wabe on p. Born in 1832, dodgson was a mathematics tutor at christ church college, oxford, where he met alice liddell, daughter of the dean, and inspiration for alices adventures in wonderland. Tenniel drew ninetytwo drawings for lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland london.
Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated classics. Make offer alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated john tenniel 1898 donohue chicago lewis carroll alice in wonderland 1912 u. Alice in wonderland books for all ages pan macmillan. The publication of the first alice book set a pattern for many of dodgsons succeeding publications.
Tenniel was an already successful, wellknown lead illustrator for the satirical magazine punch, when carroll employed him as an illustrator in april 1864. Alices adventures wonderland looking glass volumes by. Most copies were destroyed at tenniel s insistence, and only 23. Alice in wonderland books for children aged 3 to 5 years old. With the original illustrations by sir john tenniel in full colour by carroll, lewis isbn. Halftitle, 42 woodengraved illustrations after john tenniel, including frontispiece. After the possible alternative titles alice among the fairies and alice s golden hour were rejected, the work was finally published as alice s adventures in wonderland in 1865 under the lewis carroll penname, with illustrations by john tenniel. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and alice in wonderland illustrations.
Perfect for gifts, decor, or on the front of cards and invitations. This listing is a very early edition of alices adventures in wonderland, profusely illustrated, by lewis carroll. Companion library classics story books illustrated lot of 8 books 16 titles. With the john tenniel illustrations, colored by fritz kredel illustrator. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.
Macmillan, 1865 and through the lookingglass and what alice found there london. Frontispieces and 90 illustrations by john tenniel. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. One of john tenniels original illustrations for alice in wonderland cotsen 657. Tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Pook press presents lewis carrolls worldfamous novel alices adventures in wonderland with original illustrations by john tenniel. Carroll lewis illustrated by john tenniel abebooks. First published edition, with the earlier pale blue endpapers rather than the more usual dark green. Sir john tenniel s classic illustrations of alice s adventures in wonderland. Through the lookingglass in better shape, light bumping and cockling with slight wear to rear joint, hinges splitting but still firm, some instances of light foxing and fingersoiling to contents. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland has continuously delighted readers, young and old, for more than a century. Alices journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and white drawings from john tenniel.
Both alice booksalices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glassillustrated with over 100 classic illustrations by sir john tenniel. Tenniel s illustrations for the alice books were engraved onto blocks of deal wood by the brothers dalziel. Rare antique alice in wonderland john tenniel illustrations. For over 125 years john tenniel s superb illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniel s exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alice in wonderland and through the looking glass. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass illustrated junior library lewis carroll, john tenniel on. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated edition ebook. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Frontispiece with tissueguard and 41 illustrations by john tenniel.
Vintage 1960 book the annotated alice lewis carroll john. Buy alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years. Pictures from through the looking glass alice in wonderland. Macmillan was the original publisher of alice s adventures in wonderland in 1865 and is proud to remain true to the vision of its creators. First published editions of both alice in wonderland books. This book consist of the preserved, original writings of lewis carroll and each of the 42 illustrations by john tenniel. Gathered here for the first time are more than one hundred illustrations by six of the greatest illustrators of all time making this the most lavishly illustrated edition ever available of this delightful book. Both book front covers are diagonal striped with framed illustrations. This highquality version has illustrations that are reproduced from the original woodblocks. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll, first. The painting, however, was done 200 years after her death.
Lot of 3 alice in wonderland books w john tenniel illustrations. Aug 01, 2017 tenniel is most noted for two major accomplishments. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass illustrated junior library.
Illustrated by john tenniel carroll, lewis, tenniel, john, kay, gertrude on. This classic story, first published in 1865, relays the tale of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. Sir john tenniels whimsical illustrations for lewis carrolls alice adventures in wonderland are among the most beloved images in childrens literature. There are two disadvantages to any discussion of tenniels alice designs. Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland by john tenniel, lewis. Illustrated throughout with john tenniels dream like original illustrations, coloured up by harry theaker. His alice illustrations are instantly recognisable and are the most famous of this classic tale. Alices adventures in wonderland, ca1867lewis carrolljohn.
In overall fair condition, the binding is loose and many of the pages are loose. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. It was clearly dodgsons book, and he rarely gave in to tenniels more imaginative expertise 74. How to illustrate a great childrens book character. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. Tenniel was the first to illustrate this classic and is the most famous and best known illustrator of alice. There are six 8x10 prints using famous quotes from the classic book. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. John tenniel illustrated alice adventures in wonderland 1865 for a fee of. Lewis carroll alice s adventures in wonderland with 42 illustrations by john tenniel follow the white rabbit. Alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 was written by english mathematician charles lutwidge dodgson 183298 using the pseudonym lewis carroll.
Download in pdf, epub, and mobi format for read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. A signet book signet books published by the new american library, inc. The book has two stories alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Kirk and john tenniel tenniel s first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. John tenniel biography alice in wonderland illustrations. Illustrated by john tenniel limited edition, each numbered 248 of 1500 copies, signed by alice hargreaves on second blank of first volume and limitation page of second volume, signed by the typographer and binder frederic ward on limitation page of first volume.
A beautiful copy, entirely unrestored, in bright cloth. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated kindle. Dust jacket is in poor condition, but pages are in great condition. Tenniel made alice a classic by refashioning carrolls drawings. Through has red spine with gold and black stamping. In the years since publication, it has been illustrated by some of the finest artists of their. Lewis carrolls alice has been enchanting children for over 150 years. Sir john tenniel 1820 1914, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. We have been giving quality service to the online collector community for over 19 years. Sir john tenniel was born on 28 february 1820 which was exactly 200 years ago. Peoples edition pair of lewis carrollalices adventures in wonderland,through the looking glass and what alice found a lovely pair of these peoples edition of lewis carrolls classic books in presentable condition.
Alice in wonderland carrolltenniel rare 1900s victorian. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john. It has been said that the painting is a portrait of margaret, countess of tyrol, who had the reputation of being the ugliest woman who ever existed. Vintage 1960 book the annotated alice lewis carroll john tenniel illustrations. Illustrated by john tenniel paperback january 18, 2019 by. See below sir john tenniels whimsical illustrations for lewis carrolls alice adventures in wonderland are among the most beloved images in childrens literature. She had never before illustrated a book, and the french alice she produced was a considerable shock to those brought up on tenniel tebbel, p. Lewis carroll was the penname of charles lutwidge dodgson. The book contains 40 illustrations by john tenniel.
Ever since, the success of alices story has been deeply connected to its artwork. Download alice in wonderland om illustrated classics pdf. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Alice in wonderland has been delighting children and grownups for over. During the 1840s, tenniel worked on a number of collections, the bestreceived of which was his hundred drawings for an 1848 edition of aesops fables 1848. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Alice in wonderland om illustrated classics alice in wonderland om illustrated classics by lewis carroll. A classic tale that has been interpreted by many an outstanding artist over the years, this remarkable story of one little girl who embarks on possibly one of the most amazing, fantastical adventures in literary history has more than stood the test of time. It has also since been illustrated by milo winter who also illustrated the sequel, through. Alice just isnt the same without john tenniels illustrations and they are beautifully presented here. Google doodle celebrates 200th birthday of alice in. Apr 15, 2014 alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel ebook written by lewis carroll.
Buy alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel by lewis carroll, john tenniel isbn. The story of alices adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. Charming and unique edition of this highly sought after collectable story by lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland book of ornaments illustrated by john tenniel long out of print.